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Replacement handbrake lever/ratchet

stjohnsmythe

stjohnsmythe

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Hi all,

The handbrake on my lux doesn't ratchet.click into place when pulling it up so I presume that it's worn out. Do I need to replace the handbrake lever for this? And is it a DIY job (it looks pretty accessible).

Cheers
 
Buy a used replacement from a series two car (September 1985 onwards with an oval dashboard). They have a double ratchet; never fail, cost peanuts and will bolt straight on. Theyre more attractive too!

Simon
 
Should be OK, but call Simon at SAR. It's the same Simon who runs Essential Styling and he's very helpful.

Have you tried Clarks Garage for instructions, or downloading the manuals from Cannell.co.uk or Promax? I don't know if the Porsche technical manuals are back up yet but they are a huge help. See faqs for links. [:)]
 
Itd be OK if it cost about £5! I wouldnt have asked £20 for a tatty 1986 handbrake in 1994, let alone 2009! Try somewhere like PHSportscars for a more realistic price. I acknowledge that with t'internet and eBay that the market has changed, but thats ridiculous.
 
Ive just realised who it is (I didnt look at the vendor). Simon occasionally has some very well priced items; whilst others are frequently completely unrealistic.
 
Its very easy to fit (two bolts I think), but youll need to take the drivers side seat out. As your ratchet has failed Im assuming that you have an early car, so your seat will be secured using 4x M6 hex headed bolts. These arent massively durable so be careful, because the last bloke to take them out might not have been. Youll need a relatively thin walled 10mm socket and youll be able to slide it down the runner from the front, if it wont fit in/on directly. When youve done dont over tighten them because the captives have a habit of coming free.

Simon
 
Thanks for the replies. I'm downloading the workshop manual so hopefully it should have the info needed. As far as removing the seat, do I need to get the car up in the air for this or can I do it in my garage?
 
Early cars have four M6 bolts which you access through the top of the seat mounting/runner channel. The bolt screws into captives which are held within the two layers of the cabin floor. Slide the seat all the way back and remove the fronts (not sitting in the chair) then move it fully forward and remove the rears. When you tilt the seat forward youll be able to lift it out through the drivers door. The only tricky bit is going to be getting a socket onto the bolt heads, but you should be able to achieve that in the manner that I described, as the runners are splayed ever so slightly at their leading edge.

Simon
 
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Early cars have four M6 bolts which you access through the top of the seat mounting/runner channel. The bolt screw into captives which are held within the two layers of the cabin floor. Slide the seat all the way back and remove the fronts (not sitting in the chair then move it fully forward and remove the rears. When you tilt the seat forward youll be able to lift it out through the drivers door. The only tricky bit is going to be getting a socket onto the bolt heads, but you should be able to achive that in the manner that I described, as the runner are splayed ever so slightly at their leading edge.

Simon
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Cheers!
 
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